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The Athletic FPL Podcast

The Athletic"s Fantasy Premier League expert Mark McGettigan - aka FPL General - gets straight to the point and tells you what you need to know if you want to be a successful FPL manager.Transfer advice, captaincy picks, a regularly updated watchlist, this is the pod for you if you want to rise to the top of your mini league and stay there. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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37:31

What do we do with Chelsea and Man City defenders &...

The Athletic FPL Podcast ·

2021/09/28

The FPL General reviews a disappointing gameweek for Ronaldo, Bruno Fernandes and Lukaku owners and looks ahead with renewed optimism to gameweek 6. There's the usual take on captaincy picks, transfer advice, a watchlist update, plus these questions answered: Double Chelsea defence or 1 Chelsea and 1 City for next 5 GWs? If you would wildcard this gameweek, what would your team be like? Reasons to wait until gw8 for wc and not this week? Is a missing / misfiring Chelsea midfield going to damage

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34:18

The Chelsea conundrum - which players do we go for?

The Athletic FPL Podcast ·

2021/09/21

The FPL General reflects on a tricky gameweek 5, before looking ahead to this weekend's fixtures with captaincy & transfer advice, a watchlist update, plus these questions answered: Alonso or Rudiger? Thoughts on a Chelsea triple up in defence after the Man City fixture this Gameweek? Would you swap Antonio in for Bamford? Is Greenwood going to lose his place soon with Sancho, Rashford and Lingard waiting? If you have Torres, do you keep or sell? Is it time to start considering Vardy as a

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22:09

FPL Friday - 10 quickfire questions before the Friday...

The Athletic FPL Podcast ·

2021/09/17

The FPL General is here with some last minute advice before this week's Friday deadline ahead of Newcastle v Leeds. He's got team news from the press conferences, captaincy picks, transfer tips, his team reveal for GW5 and these 10 quickfire questions answered: Rank these 6.5 million and below midfielders - Gallagher, Gray, Sarr and Raphina Is it worth doubling up on the Wolves defence? Which striker below 6 million is worth a punt for the next 4-5 weeks? What are your thoughts on captaining a

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39:57

Do we stick or twist now Antonio is suspended?

The Athletic FPL Podcast ·

2021/09/14

The FPL General rounds up all the action from gameweek 4 and gives you his take on best captaincy picks and transfers for GW5. Plus there's his watchlist update and these questions answered: With Antonio suspended and DCL not projected to return until GW7, is it time to get either of the Wolves forwards, Bamford, or even Ings? Antonio - keep for form and future fixtures, even if we have threadbare benches and may need to play someone like Brownhill and end up with no viable subs this week, or

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23:04

FPL Friday: Ronaldo team news update

The Athletic FPL Podcast ·

2021/09/10

The FPL General is back with another Friday update. He's watched all the press conferences and has the latest team news from across the league including important updates on Ronaldo, Son and Raul Jimenez. There's also his GW4 team reveal plus a smattering of your last minute questions answered Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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36:59

Is Ronaldo worth taking a points hit for?

The Athletic FPL Podcast ·

2021/09/07

The FPL General is back with a look ahead to the resumption of the Premier League, he's got his usual watchlist update, advice on captaincy and transfers, plus these questions answered: If there’s a number of players with issues coming back from international break (say 4-5 were flagged), would you wildcard or ride it out for a week? Is a wildcard a worthy consideration at this point if you have a FT and thinking only 2/3 changes to your squad, better taking the hit on points? Is Ronaldo value

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21:58

FPL Friday - Should we consider Harry Kane?

The Athletic FPL Podcast ·

2021/08/27

The FPL General is here with another pre-deadline Friday update. He's got all the latest team news from the press conferences, he's got advice on captaincy which looks wide open this week, and there's his GW3 team reveal too, All that plus these questions answered : Is Lukaku already essential? Do you prefer loading up on premium assets or having a more balanced team? Is it worth taking a hit to swap Salah for Harry Kane this week? Will you consider Ronaldo if he signs for Man City or Man

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34:57

Do we go all out for Lukaku now or wait till after...

The Athletic FPL Podcast ·

2021/08/24

The FPL General rounds up all the headlines after GW2, looks at transfer options, captaincy picks, updates his watchlist, and inducts the latest batch of players into the 59th minute club. All that plus these questions answered: With two solid performances in a row, is Benrahma essential? Is it worth getting Lukaku in now, or waiting until gameweek 7? Ditch Harvey Barnes or keep him because he's got Norwich next? Is Grealish a good option going forward? Should Mahrez owners keep him for one

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20:15

FPL Friday - Bruno or Salah captain for GW2?

The Athletic FPL Podcast ·

2021/08/20

The FPL General is here ahead of Saturday's GW2 deadline with some last minute advice on potential transfers, a roundup of the latest team news after the managers have given their press conferences, and that all important question of captaincy - it looks like a straight choice between Bruno and Salah this week, but who is the General going for? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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35:13

GW1 reactions - What do we do with Man City assets...

The Athletic FPL Podcast ·

2021/08/17

The FPL General reacts to a massive opening weekend in FPL with high scores galore. There's advice on captaincy, transfers, a watchlist update, and we welcome the season's first inductees into the 59th Minute Club All that plus these questions answered: Is getting Benrahma for Raphinha too knee jerk or getting in early on a form player for one that did not impress? Are Man City assets essential for GW2? What's the Man City plan? And the Son plan after? Is it worth ignoring city, saving the free

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23:09

FPL Friday: last minute GW1 tips

The Athletic FPL Podcast ·

2021/08/13

The first FPL deadline of the season is just a few hours away so the FPL General is here with some last minute advice for those of you still tinkering with your teams - he covers captaincy picks, some press conference team news, answers a few listener questions and reveals his GW1 squad. REMEMBER THE FPL DEADLINE IS 18:30 ON FRIDAY Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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45:49

The FPL General's Golden Rules + his latest GW1 draft

The Athletic FPL Podcast ·

2021/08/10

With just a matter of days to go until the first FPL deadline of the season the FPL General is here with his all important golden rules to make sure you stay on track for a good season, he also takes you through his thoughts on captaincy choices for the first six gameweeks, and there's his all important first gameweek draft... All that plus these listener questions asked: With emerging £4.0m defenders like Tsimikas and Amartey who could offer the same points as the big hitting defenders in the

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46:13

Ten tips for FPL success this season

The Athletic FPL Podcast ·

2021/08/03

New name, same FPL General - he's back with 11 days to go before the first deadline of the season with ten tips for success this season, plus the usual selection of burning questions from our listeners: Is it worth starting with a Chelsea and a City player so that you don't need to book transfers in early doors? How will you consider Kane for GW2 at home to Norwich if he moves to and trains with Man City before the GW1 deadline? As no player is "essential", how "necessary" is Bruno? Raphinha

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60:00

FPL 2021/22 is LIVE - team-by-team player price review

The Athletic FPL Podcast ·

2021/06/25

FPL is now live for 2021/22 and that means the FPL General is back to give you a team-by-team rundown of all the notable hikes and falls in those all important player prices, giving you an early shout on the potential bargains to look out for and his thoughts which players might be a little bit too steep. Plus the General reveals his 45-man early watchlist to help you with your tinkering ahead of gameweek 1 if you dare start this early. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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28:31

Best differentials to save your season in the final...

The Athletic FPL Podcast ·

2021/05/20

The FPL General is ready to head into battle one last time this season as we head into the final gameweek and he's got plenty of advice for you whether you're looking to save your season or stave off the chasing pack All the usual transfer and captaincy wisdom plus these questions answered: How many points do you think you can realistically turn around in the final week of the season? Is it ever worth taking a points hit in the final gameweek? Who's the best goalkeeper to own in gameweek

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31:19

How to cope with no Man Utd, Chelsea or Leicester...

The Athletic FPL Podcast ·

2021/05/13

The FPL General is back with his usual words of wisdom as we approach the final three gameweeks of a gruelling FPL season. Transfers and captaincy advice plus these questions answered: Are Man Utd assets worth holding for the rest of the season? Who are the alternatives to Bruno Fernandes for the run-in? Bamford or Antonio as an Iheanacho replacement? Is it worth taking a hit to replace the Mendy/Forster tandem? Is doubling up on the Southampton keepers an option? Is Stuart Dallas a must-have

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34:14

Strategies to save your season & plan for double...

The Athletic FPL Podcast ·

2021/05/04

The FPL General is here to assess the damage after a disastrous gameweek 34, with the Man Utd v Liverpool postponement causing havoc for managers everywhere He'll share his thoughts on how to save your season if you're struggling plus answer all these questions: With Leno and Remy rotation risks, would you consider moving to a goalkeeper that plays twice in GW36? What to do with Diogo Jota? What's the best way to make use of a wildcard this week? Who makes way out of Iheanacho, Kane or Wood if I

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28:45

Gameweek 34 & A Nostalgic Bid For Sigurdsson?

The Athletic FPL Podcast ·

2021/04/27

In advance of GW34, The General reflects on Bruno Fernandes' downturn in recent form and answers the following questions: Is this a good week to bank a transfer? Is Diogo Jota worth holding onto? Given Everton's promising fixtures - which Blues defender, midfielder & attacker would you pick with an unlimited budget? How do you get over a disappointing week, when you know you have a good squad? Should I get Harry Kane back? Even for a -4? Has Illan Meslier become a legitimate GK option for the

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43:00

The General & A Prince

The Athletic FPL Podcast ·

2021/04/25

In this special bonus episode, Mark sits down with Prince Abdullah Bin Mosaad - The Sheffield United owner with four Top 10K FPL finishes - to discuss a shared love of fantasy football, tips for aspiring FPL bosses, lessons learned & how the game impacted his decision to actually buy a Premier League club! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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29:42

Gameweek 33 Preview: Shackles Off For Mourinho-Less...

The Athletic FPL Podcast ·

2021/04/22

The General returns, with a green arrow in sight, to help us navigate Gameweek 33, The EFL Cup Final and beyond. Will he resist the urge to pick up Lingard AGAIN this week and answers to the following: Is it time to return to Emi Martinez with our tails between our legs? Who is the best replacement for the injured Lacazette? Should you hold onto Son now that Mourinho is gone? Should you play your free hit this weekend if you still have it? Which disposable template players and which

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